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Brandi Kruse

Head of King County SWAT retires amid ‘corruption’ scandal

Fallout continues following the arrest of a King County Sheriff's deputy last month.
13 years ago
A new UW study finds those hospitalized with a firearm injury face significantly higher risk of sub...
Josh Kerns

Seattle study: Gun violence begets gun violence

In a study aimed at curbing gun violence, researchers have found those hospitalized with a firearm injury face 30 times greater risk of another gun-related injury. And they're 11 times more likely to die from firearm-related violence.
13 years ago
Former Seattle police chief Norm Stamper (shown in this file picture with former Seattle Mayor Paul...
Josh Kerns

Former Seattle police chief says he never expected to see legal pot in his lifetime

Norm Stamper has been a long time advocate of legalizing marijuana. But despite his efforts, the former Seattle police chief says he never expected to see it happen in his lifetime.
13 years ago
Food Lifeline partnered with Groupon Grassroots, the service’s branch that aims to discover l...
Alyssa Kleven

Charity uses Groupon to get to your giving heart

A great deal on Fish 'n Chips, an online store where you can print your photo albums, and a coupon to get your nails done: Groupon gets you deals on them all. Now you can donate to charity with the coupon service, too.
13 years ago
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Washington state issues first marijuana shop licenses

Washington state issued its first retail marijuana licenses on Monday with a middle-of-the-night email alerting bleary-eyed pot-shop proprietors that they'll finally be able to open for business.
13 years ago
American intelligence officials have been concerned about new al-Qaida efforts to produce a bomb th...
Alyssa Kleven

Don’t shut down your electronics; TSA may soon be checking your phone for bombs

Airport security is tightening up, again.
13 years ago
So, when a call to 911 or a mad dash in the family car doesn’t seem necessary, some hospitals...
Tim Haeck

ER patients can pay to go to the front of the line

Sometimes, the waiting is the hardest part. You're sitting in a crowded emergency room, sick or injured, wondering when they'll call your name. Now you have a chance to go to the head of the line.
13 years ago
Employees David Marlow, right, and Chris Broussard work behind a sales counter inside Medicine Man ...
Josh Kerns

Colorado’s legal pot industry offers lessons for Washington state

As Washington state's first legal marijuana outlets get set to open, Colorado is taking stock of its first six months of legal recreational marijuana sales, offering lessons for our state.
13 years ago
Seattle-based Omnigroup iOS developer Liz Marley is hosting and “App Camp for Girls” in...
Colleen O

Girls become software developers at App Camp

The software industry knows it has a huge problem: There are not enough women.
13 years ago
This Saturday, July 5, 2014 photo by Brock Sarbeck provided by Wiley E. Waters Whitewater Rafting s...
Stephanie Klein

Crews cleaning up Boeing fuselages from Montana river

Crews from Montana Rail Link began cleaning up cars and fuselages that spilled into a river in western Montana after a train derailed Thursday afternoon.
13 years ago
Sea of Green Farms in Seattle expects to be one of the only growers to supply retail shops in the f...
Stephanie Klein

Bumpy start expected for Washington state’s legal marijuana sales

Bob Leeds has a lot riding on the sale of recreational marijuana - he cashed in all of his retirement to fund his grow operation - but he's pretty confident he'll make some money when his product hits store shelves this week.
13 years ago
A new government report casts doubt on the safety of parasailing, a popular tourist activity that s...
Tim Haeck

Report calls parasailing ‘risky,’ operators say it’s safe as taking a walk

A new government report casts doubt on the safety of parasailing, a popular tourist activity that sends people soaring hundreds of feet above the water in a harness, hanging from a parachute and tethered to a power boat.
13 years ago
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Find a fireworks show near you

Dozens of communities around Washington are celebrating July 4. Use our list and map to find a public fireworks display near you.
13 years ago
It appears our wildfire season is underway and it’ earlier than average. (AP photo)...
Ted Buehner, NWS Meteorologist

Washington state’s wildfire season has started

July into September is our driest time of the year. It appears our wildfire season will begin early this month - earlier than average.
13 years ago
Seattle City Light CEO Jorge Carrasco apologizes during a news conference Thursday in Seattle. (Tim...
Josh Kerns

Seattle City Light CEO Jorge Carrasco apologizes for lying, embarrasing events

Embattled Seattle City Light CEO Jorge Carrasco says he's sorry for a series of embarrassing events involving him and the utility.
13 years ago
A citizens group is trying to gather enough signatures to put a measure overturning Lynnwood’...
Josh Kerns

Citizens group fights Lynnwood fireworks ban

Political pyrotechnics are lighting up Lynnwood, where a citizens group is trying to overturn a ban on fireworks sales set to take effect next year.
13 years ago
Felix Hernandez is a big dog fan. This photo was taken during an event supporting the Seattle Human...
Stephanie Klein

Strange Mariners promotion, but sold out

For the first time ever, the Seattle Mariners have invited dogs to the ballpark for Tuesday night's game.
13 years ago
This image by the British Library shows page one of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. (AP)...
Feliks Banel, Local Historian

A reading of the Declaration of Independence featuring John Curley

During the summer of 2003, Seattle hosted a small touring exhibit featuring an original copy of the Declaration of Independence.
13 years ago
Expect big back-ups if you’re headed through the mountain passes on Thursday or Sunday. (WSDO...
Alyssa Kleven

Know before you go: Holiday weekend travel

Holiday traffic congestion is expected to be heavy and if you haven't gotten on the road already, you can expect long back-ups heading out of town.
13 years ago
Bill Hill, 75, died in an explosion at Entertainment Fireworks June 18 while assembling fireworks f...
Josh Kerns

Washington fireworks company rallies for 4th of July despite deadly explosion

For the folks at Entertainment Fireworks in Tenino, the 4th of July is akin to the Super Bowl or Christmas multiplied 100 times. But the celebrations are tempered this year by the loss of a beloved employee killed several weeks ago in an explosion at one of the company's buildings.
13 years ago
Josh Kerns

Opponents deliver referendum signatures to put Seattle’s $15 minimum wage on ballot

Supporters of a referendum to put Seattle's $15 minimum wage to a public vote have turned in what they are confident will be enough signatures to qualify the measure for the November ballot.
13 years ago
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray said he has no intention of firing City Light CEO Jorge Carrasco (above), a...
Brandi Kruse

Mayor on City Light scandal: What is this, Watergate?

Seattle City Light CEO Jorge Carrasco will no longer get a raise, but Mayor Ed Murray suggested that things aren't as bad as they seem.
13 years ago
Amidst a growing controversy, Seattle mayor Ed Murray announced Wednesday he will not give a raise ...
Josh Kerns

Seattle mayor changes tune, says no raise for City Light CEO Jorge Carrasco

Amidst a growing controversy, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced Wednesday he will not give a raise to Seattle City Light CEO Jorge Carrasco.
13 years ago
The Liberty Bar in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood was targeted by protesters on Tuesday....
Jamie Skorheim

Seattle bar owner speaks out amidst minimum wage boycott

The Liberty Bar in Seattle faced protesters on Tuesday for their support of a group trying to file a referendum to send the minimum wage issue to voters.
13 years ago